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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1945
Page
5
Details of Richmond community observances mark V E Day with church services at the Methodist church and silent reflection. News highlights senior honors at Richmond High including Doris Pullen as valedictorian and Betty Noble as salutatorian with other classmen named for history and gifts.
Assistant director Miss Emily Reed invites women members of the USO operating committee to the National Council YWCA conference in Boston on June 5 and 6. Discussion will cover women’s work in Bath. Invitees include Miss Mary Lee Hamblett and Mrs. Joseph I. Smith.
Mrs Leland Mitchell returns to Corliss street home after visiting daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs William Riley in Portland.
Georgetown residents expect Reyher house to be inhabited this season after five years. Among eighth grade pupils taking the State exam were A. Dennis Moore Chester E MacMahan Arthur E Tibbetts and Mary F Hanna. Spelling honors at the grammar school for the week ending May 11 went to Jeanette Pinkham Harold Loveitt Clayton Heald Betty Rittall Leona Tibbetts and Adeline Heffron. The Working League met with ten members. refreshments were served. A severe Thursday storm caused downed trees and power outages with little damage to communications. Church services were well attended for Mothers Day and a prayer day for peace in Europe. Rev Beyea preached his farewell sermon before moving to another parish. A farewell party for Rev and Mrs Beyea was hosted by the choir with gifts presented. A houseboat owned by Allen C Brown was damaged by the storm and later abandoned. the Browns moved to the Marston house and plan repairs. Market notes praise lobster and flounder as tasty and economical. Various local residents visited Bath, Brunswick, Philadelphia, New York, and Bridgton, while others hosted guests and prepared seasonal adjustments. A summer post office will be added at the Peterson store as the town expands.
A brief item notes an individual recovering from illness and planning pies to come to Seguinland after convalescence.
Bath district gathers for a kickoff luncheon at Lambert Park Community Hall as John Parker unveils a $3,900 goal and Harmon Smith explains benefits of scouting. Edwin R. Andrews reports strong early contributions while Cecil Fullerton assigns neighborhood solicitations and Bernard Knight plans publicity and pins.
Army Ground Forces brings 25 infantry teams to Kelley field Friday at 7 pm for Here's Your Infantry. 39 soldiers per team reenact a Jap pillbox assault with rifles mortars bazookas and flamethrowers while explaining weapons, equipment, and rations learned at Fort Benning.
An V E Day service at Library hall hosted by the Good Neighbor Club featured songs prayers poems and scripture with twenty attendees including five visitors. The pastor Rev J A Beyea announced departure to North Windham after a farewell sermon as five young ladies joined the church. The paper also lists local activity: Mothers Day observances church work parties war loan drive solicitors and numerous residents visiting or returning from travels and military postings.
Edwin I Emmons 84 year old super deluxe drum major who has led Memorial Day parades for decades says he has offered his services free but now asks compensation due to high living costs. He cites 15 gaudy uniforms and a need to eat. Car Pierce from Center Street rode a train Monday and will return Wednesday with his wife Mrs Pierce who has been hospitalized in Boston.
Mrs John MelInnes of Washington Street who spent the winter in Portland arrived home Monday afternoon for the summer season.
Miss Francena Thelma Urann daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Urann and John R Elwell son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Elwell were wed Sunday May 6 at four at the Brunswick Baptist church in an arbor of ferns and blossoms. The ceremony featured a double ring service with Rev Samuel Boggs and was followed by a reception at the bride’s aunt and uncle’s home. The couple plan a short honeymoon then Elwell returns to active service.
Twenty five Bath Masons attended Mt. Vernon Council No 2 R and S M in Brunswick Tuesday evening. The Super Excellent Degree was conferred on a class of nineteen with John Wishart and John Gillespie of Bath playing prominent roles. A roast chicken dinner preceded the ceremonies, and Charles H Hodgkins Grand Master of the Grand Council of Maine led as chief guest alongside four other Past Grand Masters.
Edwin H. P. Lowell of Western Avenue traveled to Portland on business Tuesday morning.
Joseph Winstone age 50 of Bath is held on $1,000 bond for the September term of Superior Court in Portland after pleading guilty today to obtaining two cans varnish by falsely claiming to be a hotel agent.
Frederick Wendell Freeman 77 died at his home 12 Charles Street after a 12 week illness. Born in Bath April 23 1868 he was a carpenter by trade and worked for C L Farnham Bath Iron Works and ran his own shop. Survived by wife Josephine King eight children two daughters six sons thirteen grandchildren two great grandchildren. He was a member of Carpenter’s Union Local 1663 and attended Winter Street Congregational church.
Benjamin Oliver of Front Street died Friday afternoon at Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Bath, he worked at Bath Iron Works pipe shop and belonged to Polar Star lodge and Acadia lodge. Survived by widow Sarah, daughter Mrs Sanford Nickerson, two brothers Frank and Robert, half brother Herman, four sisters, three grandchildren, and an aunt. Funeral Sunday at Mayo Funeral Residence at two, Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson officiating.
Mrs Martha A Stevens died Tuesday evening at her daughter Mrs Hersom B Oliver's home in Bath. Born April 25, 1857 in Boothbay Harbor to Amasa and Ellen Brewer, she was widow of William F Stevens boat builder. Survived by two daughters, one son, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Mayo Funeral Residence at two, Rev. Sidney E Dee. burial in Boothbay Harbor cemetery.
Mrs Abbie Elizabeth Oliver, 90, died Sunday night at her daughter Mrs George Wilsons home on Pratt street where she had resided the last five years. Born December 20 1855 in North Harpswell she was the daughter of James and Jane Southard and had lived in Phippsburg before moving to Bath. Funeral was held Wednesday at 2 pm from Small Point church with Rev Chester Bo Oliver of Bath officiating. Burial followed at Mareen cemetery in Small Point.
Mr and Mrs Arthur F Mayo of High Street received a letter from the commanding officer confirming Pvt Wallace S Mayo's death in action at Ruppertstown Germany. He is buried in a U S military cemetery at Stromberg.
Frederick W. Freeman died Friday morning at age 77. His funeral was held Sunday afternoon from his home at 12 Charles street with bearers six sons including John H. Freeman Ernest R. Freeman Emery J. Freeman and sons Dr William F. Freeman of Yarmouth Chester F. Freeman of Portland.
Burial was held in the family lot at Oak Grove, marking the final resting place for Owen A who served as a chaplain’s mate in the U S Navy and resided in White Plains New York.
Funeral services for Napoleon A. LeMoine of 12 Charles Street were held Saturday at 8 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Rev Fr Cummings officiating. Bearers were Andrew, Archie, Bruce, and Edward LeMoine. Burial was in Oak Grove family lot. Attendants included relatives from Oakland Waterville Springfield South Portland Fort Devens and Brunswick among others.
The funeral for Benjamin Oliver was held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at Mayo Funeral Residence with Rev. officiating. Bearers were Harry Williams, Loring Roberts, Harry Watson, and Lloyd Clark. Burial took place in the family lot at Oak Grove.
Funeral services for Garey M. Whalen infant son of Mr and Mrs Chandler M Whalen were held Thursday at 10 AM from Arthur F Mayo Funeral Residence 819 High Street. The Rev Dr David L Wilson officiated. Burial was in the family lot in Oak Grove.
Morey D. Smith, 59, died in a Bath fire that damaged Cummings rooming house near Bath Iron Works. Survived by sister and three brothers Charles of Milton Massachusetts Freeman of Norway and Chester of Bar Harbor. Smith was uncle to A Shepard of Bath. Funeral held in Bar Harbor after body was sent by Arthur F. Mayo ambulance.
Mrs Charlotte Cook Day 55 wife of Walter F Day was found dead Tuesday at 5 30 pm in the garage of their 62 South street home by her husband. The car engine was running and carbon monoxide poisoning was ruled the cause by Medical Examiner Dr Joseph I Smith. She had worked at Bath Iron Works and taught in city grammar schools and is survived by her husband a daughter Martha and her mother. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 pm at the home.
Paul Mason of Beacon street visited with his mother Mrs. Edward A Mason of Winthrop on Mother's Day, sharing a family moment.
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